Asics Gel-Trabuco 14 - Women’s

The Basics

Runner’s World Review

The Trabuco has enough cushioning to handle long stretches of road and angled treads for sure footing on rock-and root-strewn trails. This version is built on the same sole as the previous one, yet it's nearly an ounce lighter due to new upper materials and a new heel-counter design. A few of our testers complained that the lace pouch on the shoe's tongue prevented them from snugly cinching the laces. We recommend the Trabuco for long trail runs that cover a mix of surfaces, from easy dirt roads to steep, uneven terrain where a good grip is a must.

Runner’s World Wear Testers Say

"It was light and supportive and gave me good traction."—Mark Lathrop, 41, East Lansing

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All the Stats You Need!

Weight: Very Heavy | 9.9 oz

Heel-To-Toe-Drop: High | 9.9 mm

Heel Height: Very High | 35.1 mm

Heel Cushioning: Moderate

Forefoot Height: Very High | 25.2 mm

Forefoot Cushioning: Very Soft

Flexibility: Stiff

Stability Features: Some

Energy Return: Least

We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.

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